Ricky Lee

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Since script writing ang huli kong sinulat. May ibabahagi akong anekdota na hindi ko makakalimutan maliban na lang sa pangalan ng okasyon at ang eksaktong petsa kung kailan ito naganap (memory gap daw yata ang tawag sa kondisyong ito).

Involve dito si Ricky Lee, isa sa mga natatanging manunulat sa bansa. May isang speaking engagement si G. Lee sa PUP noon at isa ako sa miyembro ng secretariat. May isang middle-aged guy clad in simple shirt and pants and rubber shoes ang lumapit at nagtanong kung nagsimula na ang programa. I plainly replied na hindi pa kasi wala pa ‘yung speaker. Sinuklian lang niya ako ng ngiti at tumalikod na.

Sa madaling salita nagsimula ang programa. Nabigla ako ng kaunti at natawa sa sarili ko ng iintroduce na ang speaker. Walang iba kundi ‘yung simpleng mama na nagtanong sa akin. Maaaring napahiya ako pero I came prepared for the autograph signing. Siyempre may dala akong libro na akda niya. Pagkatapos ng okasyon, lumapit ako kay G. Lee at patay-malisyang humingi ng kanyang pirma. Nangiti lang ang soft-spoken na mama nang abutin ang libro at kanya itong pirmahan.

Pitik-bulag sa Buwan ng Pebrero ang librong nilagyan ng dedication ni G. Lee. Sayang maski na ‘yung dedication hindi ko na rin maalala tsk tsk. Inspiradong-inspirado pa naman ako sa librong ‘yon. Sabi ko balang-araw makakagawa rin ako ng isang kagaya nun. Sa kasamaang palad, may kumuha o nanghiram ng nasabing aklat at hindi ko na nakita pa magmula noon.

May pagkakataon sana na muli ko siyang makakadaupang-palad. Plinano naming ng kumare ko na mag-attend ng scriptwriting class sa Quezon City kung saan siya ang magtuturo. Hindi rin natuloy ang inaanticipate naming event sa hindi malamang dahilan.

Sa susunod hindi ko na palalampasin ang pagkakataon na ma-meet ko ang idol ko.

Ang P-bBP ay isang libro ng screenplay na pinagbibidahan ni Nora Aunor.

Related readings --

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Interview/8544/filmmakers/rickylee/rickylee.html

http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Ricardo_Lee

May katuparan pa kaya?

Tatagalugin ko na lang ang entry ito para masabi ko ang saloobin ko habang isinusulat ko ito sa mga oras na ito, eksakto 2:20 ng madaling-araw. Dulot ito ng pagbabasa sa web blog ng isang batikang journalist na napahanga ako sa tapang at dedikasyon niya sa larangang kanyang kinabibilangan habang napapanatili niya ang papel ng isang supportive at mapagmahal na ina at kaibigan. Hindi pa kami magkakilala ng personal. Ayon lamang ang obserbasyon ko sa aking nabasa at nakita (base sa entry at mga larawan na nakapaskil sa kanyang blog). Pero ramdam ko ang sensiridad ng binasa ko. Hindi siya suplada (o may ere) madali nga siyang sumagot sa request ko sa Facebook. Salamat ha.

Ang paksa ko ay tungkol sa pagsusulat ng script. Mas malawak sana ang mundo ko ngayon kung nagsimula ako ng mas maaga. Kung sana ginamit ko ang mga naipong karanasan ng kabataan sa paghubog ng kung ano ako dapat ngayon -- isang scriptwriter. Kung tutuusin isang magandang piyesa na sana para sa isang manunulat ng script ang mga karanasan ko o ang buhay ng mga taong nakasalamuha ko noong ako ay isang reporter pa. Ang pinagmulan ko nga mismo ay hitik din para maging isang story material. Hindi naman sa espesyal ang istorya ko pero maraming bahagi nito ang makakapagpatulo ng luha sa mga makakabasa o makakapanood.

Noong nasa PUP pa ako, natalakay sa isang subject sa kursong journalism ang pagususulat ng script sa radyo, telebisyon at pelikula. Naglaro sa isipan ko na maging radio talent kung hindi man scriptwriter. Nasabik ako sa ideya na magtrabaho sa radyo lalo na nung mainterview ko ang batikang personalidad sa radyo na si Bb. Helen Vela para sa isang thesis.

Sa tingin ko hindi pa naman huli ang lahat, puwede pa akong magsimula sa tamang panahon kasama ng mga tao na may kinalaman at kaalaman sa pagsusulat na puwedeng gumabay at maging kritiko na rin. Dapat talaga noon ko pa sinimulan ito. Gusto kong maniwala na hindi nagtatapos sa pagiging taumbahay lamang ang papel ko. Hindi po ako kasambahay. Pero huwag ipagkamali na ako ay nagsisisi sa ginagampanan kong papel sa ngayon, sabi nga ni Tatay Ben (Domingo), marangal ang pagiging mapag-arugang ina at mapag-mahal na maybahay. Isang araw mula ngayon, masisimulan ko rin ang mithi kong magsulat ng script.

Nakuha ko ang guhit-larawan na ito sa http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/mba/lowres/mban1880l.jpg

50 Steps To a Happy Marriage....

* Start each day with a kiss.
* Wear your wedding ring at all times.
* Date once a week.
* Accept differences.
* Be polite.
* Be gentle.
* Give gifts.
* Smile often.
* Touch.
* Talk about dreams.
* Select a song that can be "Our Song".
* Give back rubs.
* Laugh together.
* Send a card for no reason.
* Do what the other person wants before he or she asks.
* Listen.
* Encourage.
* Do it his or her way.
* Know his or her needs.
* Fix the other person's breakfast.
* Compliment twice a day.
* Call during the day.
* Slow down.
* Cuddle.
* Ask for each other's opinion.
* Show respect.
* Welcome the other person home.
* Look your best.
* Wink at each other.
* Celebrate birthdays in a big way.
* Apologize.
* Forgive.
* Set up a romantic getaway.
* Ask, "What can I do to make you happier?".
* Be positive.
* Be kind.
* Be vulnerable.
* Respond quickly to the other person's request.
* Talk about your love.
* Treat each other's friends and relatives with courtesy.
* Send flowers every Valentine's Day and anniversary.
* Admit when wrong.
* Be sensitive to each other's sexual desires.
* Pray for each other daily.
* Watch sunsets together.
* Say "I love you" frequently.
* End the day with a hug.
* Seek outside help when needed.

A milestone

In a few hours I'll be accompanying my daughter to her graduation ceremony. Today's event will mark another milestone in my daughter's life. She's a little fidgety earlier today maybe because she's anticipating the presence of so many people at the school ground witnessing the important occasion. My husband and I are excited because she's going to receive the Model Citizen Award and another certificate for the Best in Essay Writing Contest. I'll be posting photos in a while.Oh, by the way, I found her kindergarten graduation photo. I promise to post the same memento here. :-)

Beating the deadline

In a couple of days school is finally over. Vacation is a wonderful time for recreation and learning new stuff. For me and my kids, we just can’t wait to watch our favorite DVD movies over and over. Vacation saves me from waking up early every morning to prepare my kids for school. Now I’ll just take my own sweet time to lie around, catch up with my readings (been wanting to do this for a long time. Aye, the procrastinator in me). I will now have more time to blog. Yes, I’m getting the hang of web blogging and must admit beginning to like it.

When I was working, I look forward to a new assignment or coverage each day. I would make a mental list of all the possible angle in a story/data at hand. And boy nothing beats the adrenaline rush that I get while I am pressing the keyboard just to meet my deadline. Do I get the same feeling in blogging? I must say yes, but on a different level. Since I have no boss to please (re story material) here and deadlines to worry about. I should say I still get excited to write anything of importance to me and to my (selected) reader. Somehow, I’m reviving my interest in writing (after two years of hiatus). Thanks to blogging!

Achievers

My youngest was grinning yesterday when he said that he is included in the list of Harvest of Achievers come Recognition Day. The Achiever’s Award is presented to those who got an overall grade of 91 percent and above. An awardee is given gold medal and a cash incentive.
On the other hand, my eldest is eyeing the Model Citizen Award on her Graduation Day next week. Students recognized as Model Citizens are those who have earned marks not lower than B in the school’s list of behavioral assets (including self, interpersonal and work habits). Although my eldest did not make it to the top graduating candidates this year (mahigpit ang labanan sa academics at extra curricular activities) she grabbed first place in the Essay Writing Contest this year. Anyway, she hopes to better her performance in high school. Way to go kids!

I got this cute cartoon image from http://image03.webshots.com/3/9/63/78/11396378itUcHcDILf_ph.jpg

Book enthusiasts

My daughter just turned 12 this month and already wrote a few short stories by herself. Her stories deal with friendship and mystery. They were inspired by reading Nancy Drew series….She has read books that I have not seen when I was her age.

I was introduced to reading good books when I was already in high school. I remember my first pocket book was Mills and Boon, not a child reading material though. But it was the only available book that I found in our house or must have left by someone in our house.

And now that I am a mother myself I make it a point to spend a little for a good book or two for my kids. My youngest by the way is a 9-year-old boy.

We don't really buy expensive titles just the right book for a reasonable amount. We even visit second-hand bookshop once in a while. While their love for books is impressive for their age, I make sure that school activities are not neglected. Studies remain their priority. We give them books as a reward for their good performance in school. Reading I observed has improved their comprehension and has kept them abreast of the latest information.

Books are a great learning tools and my kids' best collection so far.

The picture was taken inside a mall in Marikina City.

Stressed out? Try blogging

I think one way of keeping ones sanity or reason if you are a full time housewife is through journaling. I maintain a Friendster and a Facebook account to keep up with my friends and former co-workers. It somehow eases a stressful day. Blogging, on the other hand, demands a lot of time and thinking. Oh well, I still want to give it a try.

As I (re)post my articles here, I will also share (hopefully on a day-to-day basis) interesting stuff about my home. Bits and pieces, from the trivial to the important events in my life.

I hope to keep up to the demands of my new "home".

Mommies, let's blog our way to a stress-free day!

I find the following sites worth reading:

http://www.acqyr.com/stress/stress-busters-for-moms--sanity-saving-tips-for-stressed-out-mothers
http://stressmanagementqueries.blogspot.com/2008/01/helping-mothers-in-dealing-with-stress.html

These cute images are found in these sites:

http://www.clipartguide.com/_named_clipart_images/0511-0709-2512-2727_Harried_Mom_at_the_Supermarket_clipart_image.jpg

http://www.christinelarsen.com/sketchbook/images/040908_a.jpg

Women's Month Celebration

Since the world is celebrating Women's Month this March its only appropriate to write or share stories about them. From today until the end of the month, I'll be posting different stories of Filipino women and their own struggles and how they made a difference in other people's lives.

Image Source of image: http://grizzlymedia.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/womens-history-month.jpg

Miriam's chronicles

This site will serve as journal for all my published articles from 2000 to 2007. The data highlights the lives and experiences of people from all walks of life. Some articles even feature rare to common diseases, including a condition that afflicted my own child.